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Martin Scorsese

What is martin scorsese?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Martin Charles Scorsese[1]
Birth date November 17, 1942[1]
Birth place Queens, New York City, U.S.[1]
Occupation Director, producer, screenwriter, actor[1]
Notable award Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed (2006)[2]

Martin Scorsese is an American filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, and actor, born November 17, 1942, in Queens, New York City. He is a major figure of the New Hollywood era, known for films like Taxi Driver and The Departed.

Context

Martin Scorsese, born in 1942 in Queens, New York City, is an American filmmaker known for his influential work in the New Hollywood era [1]. His early feature Mean Streets (1973) earned critical attention, and Taxi Driver (1976), starring Robert De Niro, was widely praised [2]. He won an Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed (2006) [2]. Later films include Hugo (2011), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), and The Irishman (2019) [2].

Documented claims

  • Scorsese is a major figure of the New Hollywood era. [1]
  • His film Mean Streets (1973) won critical attention. [2]

Questions and answers

What is considered Martin Scorsese's best movie?

While opinions vary, Taxi Driver (1976) is widely praised and often cited among his best works [2].

Did Martin Scorsese win an Oscar?

Yes, he won the Academy Award for Best Director for The Departed (2006) [2].

Sources

  1. Martin Scorsese — neh.gov (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Martin Scorsese | Encyclopedia.com — encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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